Custom AR 15 Pricing
- Thread starter ClayCow
- Start date
cyphertext
US Veteran
I wouldn't judge anything on the way the foregrip is attached... in the first pic, he has it going the standard way, and then it is reversed in the third pic.
Why he would turn it around, I have no idea. Maybe it was more comfortable, maybe he took it off and just threw it back on there for a pic, maybe he had it backwards first and someone pointed it out to him...
Yea. I thought about ebay but this thing is literally 30 lbs+ and well that's not something I want to deal with. Bookoo is no better. I'm entertaining the AR because I can't sell my computer for cash and this is my only offer. I am pretty sure I am going to go through with this, I. Just trying to get a fair deal on my end.
Brandon0413
Member
- Joined
- Oct 8, 2011
- Messages
- 88
- Reaction score
- 28
Finding a buyer for an expensive custom computer isn't easy. People that want them usually build their own.
So, if you have the time, you might have good luck taking it apart and selling the pieces alone. Do a search on ebay to get an idea of what the computer parts (motherboard, RAM, Video card(s), Processor, case, etc.) are selling for...not what people are asking, but what they are actually selling for used (keep shipping costs in mind). If you could get 8 or 900 by parting it out (you might hold on to the power supply and hard drives for spares as they usually don't sell for much used), you would have enough for a nice new AR with a warranty.
I agree with others that have said not to get too hung up on that AR unless it's exactly what you want.
So, if you have the time, you might have good luck taking it apart and selling the pieces alone. Do a search on ebay to get an idea of what the computer parts (motherboard, RAM, Video card(s), Processor, case, etc.) are selling for...not what people are asking, but what they are actually selling for used (keep shipping costs in mind). If you could get 8 or 900 by parting it out (you might hold on to the power supply and hard drives for spares as they usually don't sell for much used), you would have enough for a nice new AR with a warranty.
I agree with others that have said not to get too hung up on that AR unless it's exactly what you want.
Yea I considered parting out. But I will be stuck with parts for.many months and never get rid of them. I did plan on building my own little micro one. But the parts like the full size motherboard and full size case I'd be stuck with would provide no value to my new small build. I'm not totally hung up on this specific AR just the only offer on the table and only one for quite some time. I keep getting asked about my dang monitor or chair!
Anyways you just made me realize I am going to go through with this deal as long I get a ton of ammo : )
Anyways you just made me realize I am going to go through with this deal as long I get a ton of ammo : )
ChattanoogaPhil
Member
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2009
- Messages
- 14,601
- Reaction score
- 20,622
Last edited:
speedyquad
Member
i've put parts on in a hurry to take a pic, then after taking the pic realized...woops...i usually delete that pic, put the part on right, and take another pic...and then there has been times where, under the same hurry to take a pic circumstance, i have put something on wrong and not realized it until i saw it once i posted...went back to look at the atv and sure enough...the part was still on incorrectly...
You guys make me want to not buy this. Simply because my mind is always on resale/value and if I ever need to sell this gun in the future, I wouldn't be able to : / I was going to say that I valued his gun at $839 after 15% for being used and some of the parts being cheaper now. I'm half tempted not to do that now.
All that matters that you are happy with the trade. But if you can really sell your computer for $1,400 you can get (imo) a better rifle with a life time warranty for $1,000 and have some left over for ammo and magazines
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Rastoff
US Veteran
OK, color me confused. Does it matter which way the front sight is mounted? The AFG actually has a specific way it is designed to go. And, yes, if I have it wrong, then I would question other aspects of the build. Like why didn't this particular builder get a forearm long enough to cover the gas block?
cyphertext
US Veteran
OK, color me confused. Does it matter which way the front sight is mounted? The AFG actually has a specific way it is designed to go. And, yes, if I have it wrong, then I would question other aspects of the build. Like why didn't this particular builder get a forearm long enough to cover the gas block?
It doesn't matter for the front, as it does not effect the sight adjustment the way it does if you mount a windage adjustable rear sight backwards.
But keeping the both the front and rear sights folding the same direction looks better and makes more sense.
Guess I should question the "build quality" on my son's m&p 15-22... the front sight was mounted backwards on that as well.
ChattanoogaPhil
Member
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2009
- Messages
- 14,601
- Reaction score
- 20,622
OK, color me confused. Does it matter which way the front sight is mounted? The AFG actually has a specific way it is designed to go. And, yes, if I have it wrong, then I would question other aspects of the build. Like why didn't this particular builder get a forearm long enough to cover the gars block?
Sure. Every folding front sight for a rail that I have seen (maybe some are different) folds up forward locked up or resting against whatever stop is designed. Recoil is always pushing the deployed sight forward against the stop, not backwards. Integral gas block flip sights will be opposite due to limited room. For deployment (which can be time critical) simply pushing forward is much better than having to reach over the sight to pull it back, particularly with the way you have it dangling past the handguard ready to cook your hand on a smoking hot barrel trying to deploy it, or otherwise snag it on something and inadvertently deploy. And as Cypher pointed out, consistent deployment front and rear.
Last edited:
Rastoff
US Veteran
All interesting points. I guess I'm not tacticool enough. Oh well, I'll probably get around to changing it one day. Actually, it may not even be on the rifle anymore. Hmmm, I'll have to go look...nope, took it off.
ChattanoogaPhil
Member
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2009
- Messages
- 14,601
- Reaction score
- 20,622
For those who don't shoot their rifle enough to know what equipment is on it or not, neither the sights or AFG mounting matter much. 
You will notice that in the first picture with just the upper that the fore grip is on correct, but in the second it isn't. I'd say he realized his error and corrected it once he picked it up and attempted to hold it....but that was after pictures had been taken.
Sadly with computers, you lost half the value the second you walked out the store with the part, and another quarter of that if it's been 3-4 years since you built it.
As far as the gun goes, if you are happy with the make/model of parts that have been used in the build and are happy with the value that it brings to you in the complete package, then make the purchase. If there is a question on the build abilities of the person, you can always break it down completely and check it all over....which I'm sure most would do anyway just in the fact of purchasing used.
The last question comes up as...spending $900 for something without a warranty, or spending $1000 for something with a warranty. If you are like most around here, by the time you get a couple mods done on a new gun, it may not even have a valid warranty left on it.
For whats its worth, I can tell you that if he were to take the gun to a LGS to trade or sell it to them, he would be lucky to get maybe $500 for it.
Good Luck!
Sadly with computers, you lost half the value the second you walked out the store with the part, and another quarter of that if it's been 3-4 years since you built it.
As far as the gun goes, if you are happy with the make/model of parts that have been used in the build and are happy with the value that it brings to you in the complete package, then make the purchase. If there is a question on the build abilities of the person, you can always break it down completely and check it all over....which I'm sure most would do anyway just in the fact of purchasing used.
The last question comes up as...spending $900 for something without a warranty, or spending $1000 for something with a warranty. If you are like most around here, by the time you get a couple mods done on a new gun, it may not even have a valid warranty left on it.
For whats its worth, I can tell you that if he were to take the gun to a LGS to trade or sell it to them, he would be lucky to get maybe $500 for it.
Good Luck!
GranCazador
Member
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2013
- Messages
- 60
- Reaction score
- 16
Been there done that. I knew my stuff was worth a lot more to me. Couldnt sell it, couldnt trade it, was getting lots of low ball offers.
I finally had to have a reality check and realize that it didnt matter what it was worth to me because I wasnt buying it. It was only worth what someone else was likely to pay for it.
If you arent in need of money and selling because of that - then make the trade with some ammo and move on. Yea - you may take a beating right now but frankly everyday you wait your computer will devalue further. The AR not so much. Another rush on guns and it could double in value.
If it works properly - make the trade with 1k rounds.
I finally had to have a reality check and realize that it didnt matter what it was worth to me because I wasnt buying it. It was only worth what someone else was likely to pay for it.
If you arent in need of money and selling because of that - then make the trade with some ammo and move on. Yea - you may take a beating right now but frankly everyday you wait your computer will devalue further. The AR not so much. Another rush on guns and it could double in value.
If it works properly - make the trade with 1k rounds.
Hahahha. Yup I knew when I couldn't sell it months ago at my price that I was taking the risk of it not selling and depreciating everyday. This computer served me well and I'm in no need for money which is why I took that gamble.
You basically have the same thinking as I.
That's sport you mentioned, this model or build is more like the moe magpul s&w with the barrel and other components which is 890, which reminds me that I need to send in my rebate.
Yup PC resale sucks. I'd like to buy then used, but I never do, some reason used electronics are never as good as new
The AR is nothing special, but in 5 years it will still be worth something, but the computer won't be.
Similar threads
- Locked
- Locked
